San Diego Comic-Con International - 2008

[Jango-Joe1]

They need to update their site then. Hahahahaha

I'm getting so excited for it

[DarthMaximus]

Hey here's a preliminary list of the discounted hotels:

Comic-Con Preliminary Hotel List
Here is a preliminary list of hotels in the Comic-Con 2008 reservation block. Please note: We are still finalizing this list. Rates are per night and do not include tax. Rate are subject to change. This list is alphabetical, divided into two groups, hotels with shuttle bus service, and those that do not have shuttle bus service. We have also included walking distance where applicable.

HOTELS ON SHUTTLE BUS ROUTE:
Best Western Bayside Inn
On shuttle route
Not walking distance
Standard room: $152

Bristol Hotel
On shuttle route
Walking distance: 10 blocks from Convention Center
Standard room: $157

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego—Smoke Free Hotel
On shuttle route
Walking distance: 11 blocks from Convention Center
Rooms start at $189 (Standard room)

Doubletree Hotel Downtown San Diego
On shuttle route
Less than 1 mile from Convention Center
Rooms start at $165

Embassy Suites San Diego Bay
On shuttle route
Walking distance: 3 blocks from Convention Center
Standard suite: $200 single/$220 double,
Bayview suite: $220 single/$240 double

Hampton Inn by Hilton San Diego Downtown
On shuttle route
Not walking distance
Standard room: $179

Hard Rock Hotel
On shuttle route
Across street from Convention Center
Studio: $265, Hard Rock suite: $315

Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
On shuttle route
Across street from Convention Center
Standard room: $203

Holiday Inn on the Bay:
On shuttle route
Not walking distance
Standard Room: $171

Horton Grand Hotel
On shuttle route
Walking distance: 4 blocks from Convention Center
Queen: $185, Studio King suite (w/pullout queen sofa): $255

Ivy Hotel
On shuttle route
Walking distance: 7 blocks from Convention Center
Run of house: $325

Manchester Grand Hyatt
On shuttle route
Walking distance: 1-2 blocks from Convention Center
Standard room: $215, 1 Bedroom Executive Suite: $343

Marriott Gaslamp Quarter—Smoke Free Hotel
On shuttle route
Walking distance: 3 blocks from Convention Center
Standard room: $201, Deluxe room: $289

Omni San Diego Hotel
On shuttle route
Walking distance: 2 blocks from Convention Center
Standard room starting at $202, some rooms 4 night minimum required

San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina—Smoke Free Hotel
On shuttle route
Headquarters Hotel, adjacent to Convention Center
Standard room: $236, Executive Suite: $455

Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina
On shuttle route
Not walking distance
Standard room: $192

Sheraton Suites
On shuttle route
Not walking distance
King Suite w/Full Size Sofa Bed: $169

The Sofia Hotel
On shuttle route
Walking distance: 9 blocks from Convention Center
One Queen Bed: $165, One Double Bed: $165, Deluxe Standard: One Queen Bed $265

U.S. Grant Hotel—SMOKE FREE HOTEL
On shuttle route
Walking distance: about 10 blocks from Convention Center
Standard room: $299

W San Diego
On shuttle route
Not walking distance
Wonderful: $295, Spectacular: $379

Westgate Hotel
On shuttle route
Walking distance: about 8 blocks from Convention Center
Standard room: $184, ROH King: $249

Westin Horton Plaza—Smoke Free Hotel
On shuttle route
Walking distance: about 8 blocks from Convention Center
Traditional room: $182

Westin San Diego—Smoke Free Hotel
On shuttle route
Walking distance: about 9-10 blocks from Convention Center
Standard room: $179

[DarthMaximus]

Hey all, here's a top 10 list of the discounted rate hotels. I have a feeling we won't get a discount for Tuesday night and maybe Sunday night.

1. Hard Rock Hotel
On shuttle route
Across street from Convention Center
Studio: $265, Hard Rock suite: $315

2.Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
On shuttle route
Across street from Convention Center
Standard room: $203

3.Marriott Gaslamp Quarter—Smoke Free Hotel
On shuttle route
Walking distance: 3 blocks from Convention Center
Standard room: $201, Deluxe room: $289

4.Omni San Diego Hotel
On shuttle route
Walking distance: 2 blocks from Convention Center
Standard room starting at $202, some rooms 4 night minimum required

5.Manchester Grand Hyatt
On shuttle route
Walking distance: 1-2 blocks from Convention Center
Standard room: $215, 1 Bedroom Executive Suite: $343

6.San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina—Smoke Free Hotel
On shuttle route
Headquarters Hotel, adjacent to Convention Center
Standard room: $236, Executive Suite: $455

7.Embassy Suites San Diego Bay
On shuttle route
Walking distance: 3 blocks from Convention Center
Standard suite: $200 single/$220 double,
Bayview suite: $220 single/$240 double

8.Westin Horton Plaza—Smoke Free Hotel
On shuttle route
Walking distance: about 8 blocks from Convention Center
Traditional room: $182

9.Westgate Hotel
On shuttle route
Walking distance: about 8 blocks from Convention Center
Standard room: $184, ROH King: $249

**10.Courtyard by Marriott San Diego—Smoke Free Hotel
On shuttle route
Walking distance: 11 blocks from Convention Center
Rooms start at $189 (Standard room

**This is the hotel we booked through hotels.com. It's not 11 blocks from the con, more like 7-8.

[DarthMaximus]

Hey Elizabeth,
Do you want me to try the even numbered hotels and you take the odd ones? Then we can contact each other after we get a reservation and decide which to keep. How does that sound?

[Amidala Starkiller]

Sounds good to me...I'm at the computer ready to go.

[DarthMaximus]

Man, it was frustrating trying to book a hotel room today. Thank god we already have something, or else we'd be 10 miles away! When I finally got the online booking to load, rooms were available at Hard Rock and the Marriott Gaslamp BUT not every night we needed i.e. Thursday Friday and Saturday. Somebody on another board suggested renting a house for the week! I can't imagine how that'd work.

[Amidala Starkiller]

I tried and I too also failed but at least we tried.

[DarthMaximus]

Guest list has been updated!!!

[Jango-Joe1]

Exhibitor List has been updated

Adult Swim is going to be back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Amidala Starkiller]

American Airlines announced that most passengers will have to pony up $15 for their first checked bag.

articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/Dispatch/AmericanToChargeForCheckedBags.aspx

Ugh pack carefully guys.

[DarthMaximus]

I'm not sure that applies to us since we bought our tickets early. BTW, I got an emal today stating a schedule change for our flights. The biggest change is that we'll be arriving in San Diego an hour later at 2:35. Other than that our schedule is pretty much the same.

[DarthMaximus]

I just found out(on the CGC forums) there's a Fuddrucker's right next to our hotel! At least we know there's someplace fairly cheap to eat closeby

[Jango-Joe1]

Here is a list of Exclusives so far...

2008reviews.figures.com/showgallery.php?cat=875

Here's what we're getting:

Indiana Jones Artifact Crate Paperweight (3 Collections)
G.I.Joe Cobra Commander Action Figure (Black Suit)
Star Wars "Disturbance in the Force" Action Figure Set
Grimace-McDonaldland Action Figures

[ObiWanFTW]

McDonanld action figures ? LOL

[Jango-Joe1]

Dark Horizon's added this about upcoming Comic-Con Panels:

20th Century Fox
Footage and presentations for "City of Ember", "Mirrors" and "The Day the Earth Stood Still". Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, Kiefer Sutherland, Amy Smart and Alexandre Aja rumored to attend.

Lionsgate
A large presentation for Frank Miller's "The Spirit" with Miller, Jaime King, Eva Mendes, Gabriel Macht and Samuel L. Jackson all rumored to be attending. Some "Punisher: War Zone" footage may also be screened.

Paramount Pictures
There'll be a full screening of "Tropic Thunder". It's expected there'll be some presentations and footage from "G.I. Joe" and "Star Trek"

Sony Pictures
Horror flicks "Quarantine" and "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans" with the likes of Rhona Mitra, Bill Nighy, Michael Sheen, Jennifer Carpenter, Chris Brown and Jay Hernandez rumored. There's also been rumors of something for "Quantum of Solace" (footage likely, slim chance of but a possible Daniel Craig appearance rumored).

Summit Entertainment
A large presentation for "Twilight" with Catherine Hardwicke, Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Cam Gigandet, Rachelle LaFevre, Edi Gathegi, Taylor Lautner and author Stephenie Meyer confirmed.

Universal Pictures
Jason Statham, Paul W.S. Anderson, Rob Cohen, Brendan Fraser, Danny McBride, Will Ferrell all rumored to appear for presentations of "Death Race," "Land of the Lost" and "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor".

Warner Bros. Pictures
Zack Snyder and the cast of "Watchmen" looks to be the big panel of the entire con. Christian Bale and Jared Padalecki are also tipped to attend. Footage from the likes of "RocknRolla," "Ninja Assassin," "Star Wars: The Clone Wars", "Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins" and "Friday the 13th" could be screened.

The Weinstein Company
A panel for Kevin Smith's "Zack and Miri Make a Porno" with Smith, Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks. Kyle Newman's "Fanboys" will likely be screened in full during the Con.

[DarthMaximus]

I'd like to see most of these panels, but will probably have to compromise... Definitely the Watchmen and Spirit panels though.

[Jango-Joe1]

Watchmen, Paramount, and The Spirit ones here

[DarthMaximus]

This blog entry was posted on the CGC forums:

There are still lots of holes to fill, but here is what we have so far in terms of the lineup at the 2008 Comic Con. And YES you have to choose between Chuck and Pushing Daisies.

Thursday, July 24th

Kings - 10:00am - 11:00am

Knight Rider - 11:45am - 12:45pm

Dexter - 5:45pm - 6:45pm

Friday, July 25th

The Big Bang Theory 10:15am - 11:15am

Stargate Atlantis 12:15pm - 1:15pm

Ghost Hunters 3:00pm - 4:00pm

also on Friday but without a confirmed time... Family Guy, American Dad, Bones, 24 and Prison Break

Saturday, July 26th

Heroes - 10:45am - 11:45am

The Sarah Connor Chronicles 11:30am - 12:30pm

The Office Writers With Rainn Wilson - 12:45pm - 1:45pm

Battlestar Galactica - 2:15pm - 3:15pm

Pushing Daisies - 3:15pm - 4:15pm

Chuck - 3:30pm -4:30pm

Fringe - 4:45pm -5:45pm

Eureka - 4:45pm -5:45pm

also on Saturday but without a confirmed time... Dollhouse, Lost

Sunday, July 27th

Smallville 10:00am -11:00am

It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia 10:30am - 11:30am

Supernatural 11:15am - 12:15pm

also on Sunday but without a confirmed time... Ghost Whisperer

[Jango-Joe1]

They have the show's exclusives up today

www.comic-con.org/cci/cci08_actionfigs_1.php

[tholo]

heheeh, I would wear my FIREFLY shirt and stand around the Lucasfilm booth asking what happend to the story telling at Lucasfilm, hahahaah whats with the swinging monkeys in Indy4?? hahahaah